Building a Business with Tommy Mello, Founder of A1 Garage Door Service

Mac & Bleu

Today, we welcome Tommy Mello, CEO / Founder of A1 Garage Door Service. We visit topics including Tommy's early business background, steps of scaling a business, good practices and so much more.
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About the Host - JJ Levenske - President & Co-Founder of Bleuwave General Contracting
JJ Levenske is a seasoned construction executive with over 30 years of experience in the commercial & industrial sectors. From pre-construction services to complex quality controls and close-outs, he brings a commitment to delivering the highest levels of professionalism and customer service. J.J.’s dedication to construction has allowed him to become an industry expert which he aims to share with customers and investors alike.

Capitoli

1. MAC & Bleu Intro (00:00:00)

2. About Tommy Mello (00:00:45)

3. Early Background / "Garage Door Guys" (00:01:40)

4. More About A1 Garage (00:02:55)

5. Business / Different Verticals / 4 KPIs (00:04:00)

6. Mentors - Fixing the Business (00:05:30)

7. Business Action Plan (00:09:45)

8. The Book "Elevate: Build a Business Where Everybody Wins" (00:11:55)

9. Personal Life Balance - Early Struggles (00:12:55)

10. Measuring & Happiness (00:19:15)

11. Servant Leadership - Healthy Lifestyle (00:21:50)

12. Clarity - Energy (00:26:00)

13. Mental Side (00:28:00)

14. Marketing vs Branding (00:29:50)

15. Marketing and Recruiting (00:37:30)

16. Hiring Process (00:40:30)

17. Capital and Outside Investments (00:46:40)

18. Cashing Out / Taking Chips Off Table (00:51:10)

19. Peer Groups / Business Networking (00:53:45)

20. Finding a CFO / Taking Your Business Next Level (00:56:20)

21. Using AI in Business / Business Intelligence (01:00:00)

22. Wrap Up (01:03:00)